With the Austin marathon a little over a week away, I thought it was a good time to revisit another older article.

At this point in the training season, many runners feel like their body's have fallen down the stairs for the past 20 weeks. Chronic aches and pains are considered a given at this point in the racing season.

I have a different perspective on this. I don't think chronic aches and pains should be a given... Ever!

"Running, squatting, and lunging are controlled falls. If you lack the ability to stabilize your feet, hips, low back, and/or core, then you have movement dysfunction. Your body lacks the ability to absorb, stabilize, and respond safely to your environment. In this circumstance, every step is the equivalent of falling down stairs."

Running shouldn't hurt. If it hurts, you're not doing it right. If you want to experience pain free running for the rest of you life, you need help. I highly encourage you to find a skilled movement therapist and coach in your area.

Here's an older blog with some helpful tips for relief from Sciatica pain.

"Get assessed by a qualified movement therapist. The exercises shown here are a guide to provide temporary relief. They are not a permanent fix. The underlying movement issues that are causing your piriformis to impinge your sciatica nerve need to be addressed. Find a highly skilled movement therapist in your area who can assess muscle function and gait mechanics."